Associate Construction Project Manager – Power Foundations - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Michels Power, Inc. is hiring an Associate Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of power foundation construction projects across North America. Under the guidance of Project Managers and Operations leadership, the role assists with project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, reporting, customer communications, and field support. Projects may involve transmission structure and line foundations, substation foundations, drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, ground improvement systems, and heavy civil foundation construction.

The role offers hands-on experience in project execution, cost management, scheduling, procurement, field operations, and customer relationships. The Associate Project Manager works with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, engineers, field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers. Travel to active project sites is required, including support for long-term onsite assignments throughout North America.

Michels Power delivers overhead and underground construction services for electric utility systems and fiber networks, including transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems, communications systems, foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling. The company provides project oversight from planning and scheduling through procurement, construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and closeout.

Michels Power describes itself as family owned and operated and part of the Michels Family of Companies. It offers training and career development, meaningful infrastructure work, and opportunities for advancement into Project Management and Operations leadership positions. Benefits may vary by position and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interest in developing a career in project management and construction operations.
• Understanding of construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with field and office personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel approximately 80% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required.

Nice To Haves

• 1–5 years of construction, project engineering, field engineering, estimating, project coordination, or project management experience.
• Experience supporting heavy civil, foundation, utility, energy, transmission, substation, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Primavera P6, HCSS, Procore, AutoCAD, or other construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in executing power foundation construction projects.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and resource coordination.
• Track project costs, production quantities, budgets, progress, and performance against project goals.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Support customer communications, reporting, documentation, and project meeting preparation.
• Maintain a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in managing projects from award through closeout.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Track schedule progress and change orders.
• Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, and internal planning sessions.
• Support project turnover, closeout documentation, and final reporting requirements.
• Travel to active project sites to support execution and gain field experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Legal plan
• Identity theft protection and monitoring plan
• Training and career development investment averaging $5,000 per employee per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level